RESBlog - Tagged ‘EnergyStar’

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all Home Energy Raters to complete EPA training on Version 3 of ENERGY STAR for Homes to be able to certify ENERGY STAR homes after January 1, 2012. The training must be completed by an EPA trained RESNET accredited Rater Training Provider. RESNET has posted an online map where

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all Home Energy Raters to complete EPA training on Version 3 of ENERGY STAR for Homes to be able to certify ENERGY STAR homes after January 1, 2012. The training must be completed by an EPA trained RESNET accredited Rater Training Provider. RESNET has posted an online map where

The New York City Buildings Department launched the Sustainable Contractor Designation Program, a new initiative that identifies trade licensees who demonstrate knowledge in sustainable practices through third-party certifications and agree to promote the use of green technologies to their customers. Those licensees who the Department indentifies as sustainable will have an icon in the shape

RESNET has submitted two proposed amendments to the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards for the standard amendment public review and comment process. The proposed amendments are: Amended Lighting, Appliance and Miscellaneous Energy Usage Profiles Previously RESNET had a public review and comment process on amending the RESNET standards treatment of lighting, appliances and

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that ENERGY STAR New Homes Version 2.5 has been delayed until April 1, 2011. Single family homes that are permitted before April 1, 2011 can continue to be qualified under the current v2 guidelines until July 1, 2011 (previously, this applied only to single family homes permitted

Homebuyers in Vermont can now easily find energy efficient homes. The Northern New England Real Estate Network (NNEREN) has added fields to its MLS that allows REALTORS® to include energy efficiency improvements, Home Energy Rating scores, ENERGY STAR® Home and green building certifications to listings. “This is an excellent feature that will encourage energy efficiency